Customer Reviews of Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort

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OverviewWai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort, Rotorua's newest hotel (October 2008) is a purpose built Destination Spa Resort which features the internationally acclaimed "Wai Ora Spa" facility. The resort has been accredited by Qualmark as a 4 1/2 Star Hotel facility which recognises the superior decor and facilities offered by this top Rotorua resort.Set on 2 1/2 acres, the Resort's lake front location on the shores of Lake Rotorua; surrounding extensive walkways and parks; New Zealand landscaped plantings together with the a crystal clear spring water stream which flows through the site, highlights New Zealand's beautiful environment which will make your stay with us a special experience.From arrival to departure Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort nurtures our guests as they experience the warmth of Manaakitanga (our hosting) and embrace our passion for Kaitiakitanga (guardianship) the wellbeing of our guests, our land, our water, our plants and animals and lastly ourselves with you, now and into the future.Resort facilities include the fine dining experience of the "Mokoia Restaurant" specializing in creative Pacific Rim cuisine and the unique “shared dining experience”; the intimate "Manary Bar"; Wai Ora Spa; "Kia Ora" Conference Room along with 30 accommodation units including 10 one bedroom suites and 20 superior ground floor studios. Facilities Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort features the fine dining experience of the "Mokoia Restaurant" specializing in creative Pacific Rim cuisine and the unique concept of “shared dining”; the intimate "Manary Bar"; Wai Ora Spa; "Kia Ora" Conference Room along with 30 accommodation units including 10 Deluxe one bedroom suites and 20 Superior ground floor studios.A free form swimming pool looks out to Lake Rotorua with two large spa pools, steam sauna and steam room overlooking the gardens and crystal clear waters of our natural spring feed stream. Extensive outdoor relaxation areas are provided around the Spa complex including picnic and BBQ areas. Full complimentary internet services are available in the rooms and in the reception area. Full conference and meeting facilities are available. Services provided include valet parking, complimentary shuttle transfers, 24 hour room service, and room broadband internet, access to extensive CD/DVD library and complimentary itinerary planning and booking service. Access to a range of water activities are available on request including the chartering of our modern luxury 40 seater Fast Cat “Wai Ora” for a private function or join a tour our Sacred Island of Mokoia, a native bird sanctuary, located in the middle of Lake Rotorua..Room FacilitiesAll rooms include private direct dial phone, high speed internet, LCD TV, DVD and CD player, alarm clock & radio, in room safe, independent air conditioning with full heating and cooling controls, luggage rack, iron & ironing board, mini fridge with minibar, tea & coffee making station, hair dryer, plush robes & embroidered slippers, hot water bottles as part of the evening turn down service, plush towels and amenities. All suites contain a double Jacuzzi, kitchenette and private balcony with extensive lake views. Services included; daily Newspaper delivery, in-room fresh fruit bowl, dry-cleaning and laundry service, daily maid and turn down service. Exclusive beachfront activities are also on offer.SpaThe contemporary “Wai Ora Spa” at the Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort takes the Rotorua spa experience to new levels with extensive additions to the internationally award winning “New Zealand Cultural Spa Regime” undertaken at Hell's Gate and Wai Ora Spa at Tikitere, Rotorua and Wai Ora Spa in Bangkok, Thailand. Internationally-acclaimed Wai Ora Spa therapies including the signature "Wai Ora Traditional Massage" based on the Maori massage technique of Miri Miri as well as body and facial treatments ultilising the unique essences of New Zealand including our own geothermal mud and indigenous healing herbs. The superb spa facilities include no less than nine therapy rooms including two deluxe "couples" therapy rooms, double manicure/pedicure room and "Man's" therapy room; private and public spa pools, "Kawa Kawa infused steam sauna and steam room, surrounded by native gardens or just relax on the day spa balcony and enjoy spa cuisine. Extensive native landscaping, flowing waters and “sense of place” all combine to provide a soothing ambiance that encourages relaxation and rejuvenation of the spirit. All of these elements form the basis of the international award winning “Wai Ora Spa” that is the centerpiece of the Wai Ora lakeside Spa Resort. Using native herbs, plants and their extracts with the insight of traditional knowledge accumulated by Maori over hundreds of years. Spa therapies and products, spa cuisine and fusion dining have been created that add to the 'wellness' core of the “Wai Ora Spa”. – New Zealand's unique cultural spa experience.

Kia Ora Room

The Kia Ora Room is a well equiped general meeting, conference, wedding and C& I venue that has breakout areas that open out to a natural landscaped garden and spring feed stream. In addition to the outside breakout area to the room the 2.5 arce property of Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort provides many options for meeting, wedding and team building activities.The catering for all activities is from our Mokoia Restauarnt kitchen where our team of four chefs can provide a full

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